main street INITIATIVE
The Main Street GF Challenge exists within the frame work of Governor Burgum’s statewide initiative called the Main Street Initiative. It is this leadership that inspired the Challenge. Below is more information on the statewide initiative.
REINVIGORATED COMMUNITIES ARE THE KEY TO A STRONG FUTURE
Every community has unique opportunities and challenges. The Main Street Initiative gives local leaders a direct access point to a variety of resources, helping capitalize on strengths and make sound planning decisions.
These efforts will help create vibrant cities poised to attract and retain a 21st century workforce, helping North Dakota compete and succeed in a global economy.
The Main Street Initiative is focused on three pillars of economic success a skilled workforce; smart, efficient infrastructure; and healthy, vibrant communities to help North Dakota compete in an increasingly global economy.
These efforts will help create vibrant cities poised to attract and retain a 21st century workforce, helping North Dakota compete and succeed in a global economy.
The Main Street Initiative is focused on three pillars of economic success a skilled workforce; smart, efficient infrastructure; and healthy, vibrant communities to help North Dakota compete in an increasingly global economy.
HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
North Dakota needs to create 21st century cities with vibrant cores that will help to attract and retain talent. These unique places and spaces become the differentiator that helps lead to healthy fiscal – and physical – communities.
Topics include:
Topics include:
- Quality of life
- Arts and culture
- Diverse dining, entertainment, and retail
- Walkability
- Workforce attraction and retention
21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE
North Dakota’s economy is changing, and, now more than ever, a skilled workforce is vital to the success of any company – big or small. In industries like energy, agriculture, healthcare, unmanned aerial systems, biotech, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and engineering, we’re seeing the emergence of new solutions built on innovative ideas.
Topics include:
Topics include:
- Workforce development
- Business and entrepreneur attraction
- Economic diversification
- Education pathways and career readiness
SMART, EFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE
Building smart, efficient infrastructure starts by examining the full costs, return on investment, and sustainability of our growth patterns.
From large metro areas to small towns, creating mixed-use city centers and neighborhoods maximizes existing infrastructure, a clear economic benefit for taxpayers. This strategy of infilling existing spaces with diverse retail and housing opportunities reduces long-term costs for city government, benefits tourism and business, and fosters the kinds of creative spaces, arts, and culture that attract people of all ages.
Topics include:
From large metro areas to small towns, creating mixed-use city centers and neighborhoods maximizes existing infrastructure, a clear economic benefit for taxpayers. This strategy of infilling existing spaces with diverse retail and housing opportunities reduces long-term costs for city government, benefits tourism and business, and fosters the kinds of creative spaces, arts, and culture that attract people of all ages.
Topics include:
- People-focused development
- Sound fiscal decision-making
- Data-driven planning
- High speed internet
- Minimized sprawl
- Limited tax burden
